Research Technologist II - Medicine Nephrology

Medical College of Wisconsin; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

403B Retirement Package

Paid vacation and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Paid parental leave

EFAP (Employee & Family Assistance)

Pet insurance

On campus fitness facility

Discounts on local services

Job summary

The Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee conducts sponsored research projects where you will design experiments, analyze data, and compile results under general direction. You will support routine and complex experiments, manage supplies, and maintain cell cultures while collaborating with investigators and staff to ensure data validity and protocol fidelity.

The role involves recording results, interpreting data and QC of assays, and maintaining lab equipment in an environmentally

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• At least 1 year of relevant research experience.
• Experience with lab protocols and data recording.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine and complex experiments.
• Monitor inventory and order lab supplies; carry out duties for ordering and maintaining supplies.
• Prepare media and maintain cells by culturing techniques.
• Participate in meetings with principal investigator and research staff; evaluate/interpret data as needed.
• Oversee daily lab operation in the absence of supervisor/PI.
• Assist in development and implementation of research protocols.
• Record and compile accurate records; communicate summaries of results.
• Help evaluate and interpret data and QC of assays.
• Operate, calibrate and maintain specialized equipment used in research.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Biology

Chemistry

Mathematics

Documentation

Records management

Data analysis

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Writing skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Summary

Under general direction, carry out experimental design for sponsored research projects, including compilation and analysis of data generated.

Primary Responsibilities

• Carry out routine and complex experiments.
• Monitor inventory and order lab supplies; carry out assigned duties for ordering and maintaining the supply of inventory.
• Prepare media and maintain cells by various culturing techniques.
• Participate in meetings with principal investigator and research staff and evaluate/interpret the validity of data as needed.
• Oversee daily lab operation in the absence of the supervisor or Principal Investigator.
• Assist in development and implementation of research protocols.
• Record and compile accurate records and communicate summaries of experimental results.
• Help evaluate, interpret, and assess experimental data and quality control of assays.
• Operate, calibrate and perform routine maintenance on specialized equipment used in research.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge – Skills – Abilities

• Knowledge of biology, chemistry, mathematics, documentation, and records management.
• Data utilization, complex problem solving, critical thinking, resource management, and writing skills.

Qualifications

Appropriate experience may be substituted for education on an equivalent basis.

Minimum Required Education: Bachelor's degree

Minimum Required Experience: 1 year

Physical Requirements

Work requires occasionally lifting moderate weight materials, standing, or walking continuously.

Work Environment

Occasional exposure to dust, noise, temperature changes, or contact with water or other liquids. Work is performed in an environmentally controlled environment.

Sensory Acuity

Ability to detect and translate speech or other communication required. May occasionally require ability to distinguish colors and perceive relative distances between objects.

Benefits

• Outstanding Healthcare Coverage, including Health, Vision, and Dental, along with Flexible Spending options.
• 403B Retirement Package.
• Competitive Vacation and Paid Holidays offered.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP).
• Pet Insurance.
• On campus Fitness Facility, offering onsite classes.
• Additional discounted rates on items such as select cell phone plans, local fitness facilities, Milwaukee recreation and entertainment etc.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristic, or military status. Employees, students, applicants or other members of the MCW community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.